Childminder in Hounslow

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY397437 Inspection date 20/06/2011 Inspector Maria Conroy

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Type of setting Childminder to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B.

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives with her husband, two children aged four and nine years, and an adult lodger, in Brentford, in the London borough of Hounslow. The childminder uses only the ground floor of her premises for childminding purposes and there is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The lodger lives in the summer house situated in the garden. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years, of whom no more than two may be in the early years age range and of these, no more than one may be aged under one year at any one time. She is currently minding one child in the early years age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register; and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There is no provision for overnight care. The childminder is also willing to provide before and after school care for older children.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall children are happy and settled, and the childminder is aware of their individual needs and interests. The childminder has begun to undertake the process of self evaluation. She has identified further areas for development, including continuing to update her knowledge and understanding of the six areas of learning and the process of making written observations. Since the last inspection the childminder has effectively addresses the weaknesses identified. She has improved the process of risk assessment, and put precautionary measures in place to ensure the areas used by the children are safe. All documentation required for childminding is now readily available; written consent from parents has been obtained regarding the adminstration of medication, and the equipment and resources have been increased to meet the needs of the individual children in her care.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 continue to develop the process of observation by using the practice guidance to identify children's next steps for learning in order to support the planning of activities  further develop the toys and resources available to provide positive images of diversity including disability This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues. She has a written flow chart with all of the necessary contact details to refer to should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child within her care.

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the early years provision

There are suitable systems in place which protect all children. For example detailed risk assessments are undertaken on the areas used by the children and for all the outings they participate in. In addition a daily visual check is undertaken prior to children entering the premises. The childminder has recently updated her policies and procedures, which are shared with parents, to ensure they are familiar with how the childminder operates her service.

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the early years provision

The childminder has begun to undertaken the process of self evaluation and has identified some areas for further development, although this process is still very much in its early stages. She regularly seeks parent's views verbally and has obtained their written comments. Parents confirm they are happy with the care their child receives; they like the environment and the range of activities the childminder provides for their children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed a positive relationship with the children in her care. As a result they settle well and are confident in investigating their surroundings. The lounge area has been arranged to enable part of it to be solely used for the arrangements of toys and play materials. Resources are attractively arranged when children arrive and toys are stored at low level to encourage children to make independent choices about their play. A good range of resources are available and children get the opportunity to play with different toys if they visit the local children's centre with the childminder

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the early years provision

The childminder interacts positively with the children giving them quality time during the day. Written information is obtained from parents by the childminder to meet their individual needs. Children take part in some activities to promote their understanding of the diversity of people within the community such as celebration of different festivals. The childminder also has a range of books that reflect different cultures however, there are few resources to promote awareness of disability.

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the early years provision

The childminder works effectively with parents, who are provided with a verbal feedback at the end of each day, or at an alternative time that suits them. This enables them to be kept fully informed of their child's well-being and their daily activities whilst in the childminder's care. Children proudly show their parents the work they have completed during the day, for example their paintings. The childminder shares information about children's developmental progress in the form of written observations, photos and examples of their work. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to work with other child care professionals to support children who attend another early years setting This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has developed a secure knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements, although she is keen to gain more confidence in the six areas of learning within the curriculum. The daily routine incorporates a range of activities, both in the home and through local outings to the children's centre and the local park.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has begun to observe the children, which she uses to find out children's interests. She then provides resources to support those interests. However the childminder has yet to fully develop the process of identifying the next steps for learning to support the planning of the activities for children's individual developmental needs.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy listening to the sounds their voices make as they speak into the microphone and they listen to familiar songs when they use the CD player. Children enjoy creating and learning to use different mark making materials, for example paintbrushes and chunky crayons. They explore play dough and cornflour. They are developing their hand eye co-ordination as they pour water into cups in the tea set and complete different shape puzzles. Children's communication, literacy and skills relating to information and communication technology are actively promoted. They use battery operated toys,and they sing songs and explore books. They have regular opportunities to socialise with other children, enabling them to understand the need to co-operate and share with their friends.

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and outcomes for children

Children have developed a sense of belonging to the childminder, who provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children enjoy dressing up as police and fire officers and the childminder talks to the children about stranger danger. During trips in the car the childminder asks the children about the traffic light colours and how these enable them to cross the road safely. Back at the childminder's they make their own traffic lights out of the colour bricks. The children regular take part in fire drills and are becoming familiar with the sound of the smoke alarm. This means they know what to do and how to behave in an emergency situation.

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and outcomes for children

Children take part in activities that teach them about having a healthy lifestyle;. For instance, the childminder teaches individual children how to brush their teeth and talks to them about the importance of keeping their mouths clean and healthy. They are learning good hygiene procedures when they wash their hands; the childminder sings the song 'wash our hands' to reinforce the activity. They change their clothes and their shoes when they come in from the garden, learning about not bringing outside dirt into the home. Children are provided with a healthy diet which promotes their good health. They have regular opportunity to play outside in the garden or visit the park, where they climb the slide and enjoy being pushed on the swing. This enables them to see physical exercise as an exciting part of a normal day's activities.

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and outcomes for children

Children are confident and show good levels of self-esteem. They have strong relationships with the childminder and with each other. They are developing good This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 independence skills as they learn to put on their coat and take their shoes off by themselves. Children enjoy regular opportunities to meet and play with other children of a similar age both in the home and through attending community groups, for example the children's centre.

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and outcomes for children

Overall, the children are cared for by a kind and interested childminder who supports their learning and welfare needs. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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Early Years Foundation Stage

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 2 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 2

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Stage

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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